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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 569.37 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 569.37 and 235.63 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 569.37 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/569.37 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 569.37 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 134,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,158.79/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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